NWO Stroke Education

The Heart & Stroke Canadian Stroke Best Practice Rehabilitation and Managing Transitions of Stroke Care Recommendations provide specific guidance for healthcare professionals on the recovery and resumption of life roles after stroke. Stroke survivors often experience motor, cognitive and psychosocial changes that impact their ability to resume pre stroke pursuits. . Return to driving, return […]

Topic: Functional trajectories in intracerebral hemorrhage survivors Presenter: Ashkan Shoamanesh, MD FRCPC, Director, Stroke Fellowship Program, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology), McMaster University Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Time: 0800-0900 hrs EST   POSTER PRESENTATION SLIDES View the Archived Presentation

Heart & Stroke H.J.M. Barnett Lectureship and Visiting Professorship Topic: Should There Be a Time Window For Endovascular Therapy in Stroke? Speaker: Tudor G. Jovin, MD , Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Director, UPMC Stroke Institute, Director, UPMC Center for Neuroendovascular Therapy Date: Friday March 9, 2018 Time: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM EST (07:30 AM […]

Dear CSC members, The 2018 Residents Stroke Review Course will be held March 23-25 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto! This Course is open to residents/fellows of Canadian universities. It is intended primarily for PGY 3-5 Neurology Residents; other individuals may also be interested and are welcome to register, including residents in related specialties, […]

The Central South Regional Stroke Program is pleased to offer a special event for Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants Evidence-Based Aphasia Treatments: Constraint-Induced Language Therapy, ORLA and Scripting Presented by Dr. Leora Cherney This full day workshop will be held at the Courtyard Marriott , 1224 Upper James St., Hamilton   This event is […]

Presenter Catriona Steele, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, SLP(C), Reg CASLPO, ASHA Fellow This webinar will be of interest for Speech-Language Pathologists, Registered Dietitians, Nursing, Physicians, Food Service Managers, and others involved in the management of dysphagia across the continuum of care including inpatient care, community care and Long-Term Care. In this webinar, Professor Steele will discuss […]

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting approximately 350 000 Canadians. Generally, the risk of developing AFib increases with age and with other risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. It can be challenging for individuals with AFib to know when they need medical help or other […]

Presenter Dr. Mark Bayley Location Webinar Registration https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1562577935983295747 Additional Information This presentation will review the state of the evidence for prognostication of recovery of the arm function after stroke and demonstrate how it can be used in an algorithm to assist clinicians deciding on the appropriate treatment. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss key findings on clinical […]

This presentation will review the state of the evidence for prognostication of recovery of the arm function after stroke and demonstrate how it can be used in an algorithm to assist clinicians deciding on the appropriate treatment. Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss key findings on clinical assessment that can be used to prognosticate recovery after stroke […]

Please join this upcoming CME – accredited stroke education videoconference: Provincial Stroke Rounds Topic: Ontario Stroke Evaluation Report 2018: Stroke Care and Outcomes in Complex Continuing Care and Long-Term Care Presenters: Ferhana Khan, Senior Research Manager, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences & Alda Tee, Regional Community & Long-Term Care Coordinator, Central East Stroke Network, Royal […]

Videoconference/Webcast (live & archived) Tuesday, May 15th 1400-1500 hours EDT Location: TBRHSC Telemed Room 3141 Presented by: Stroke Provincial Integrated Work Plan (PIWP) Committee and the 2017-18 PIWP Leads Presenters:  Shelley Huffman, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario  Janine Theban, Rehabilitation Coordinator, West GTA Stroke Network  Jocelyne McKellar, Rehab and Community […]

Presenter See website Location Toronto, ON Registration http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/best-practices-day-2018 Additional Information FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: 416-597-3422 ext 3448 Email: conference@uhn.ca Website: http://www.gtarehabnetwork.ca/best-practices-day-2018   This year's conference theme is translating best practices into action, by: • Closing the evidence to practice gap in rehabilitative care • Operationalizing new practices and implementing change management strategies tailored to local […]

Presenter Dr. Gail Eskes Location Etobicoke, ON Registration In person: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/memory-post-stroke-workshop-registration-43658597039     Additional Information During this workshop participants will: 1. Become familiar with the different types of memory and how they work. 2. Learn how stroke and related factors can affect memory and how they work. 3. Become familiar with a framework for memory […]

CARDIOVASCULAR AND STROKE SUMMIT The Cardiovascular and Stroke Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) welcomes you to its inaugural Cardiovascular & Stroke Summit to be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 31 - June 1, 2018. This summit highlights “Partners in Excellence” and TBRHSC commitment to the advancement of cardiovascular and stroke care in Northwestern Ontario. […]

Presenter Jacquie Levy, PT and Wendy Sarsons, PT Location Etobicoke, ON Registration https://opa.on.ca/product/neuro-physio-101-by-jacquie-levy-and-wendy-sarsons-june-2018/ Additional Information This 2 day course will provide an overview of current treatment approaches for several neurological conditions and frequently-seen problems when working in neurological rehabilitation. Based on evidence and experience-informed sources, the emphasis during the course will be on analysis of movement, […]

CorHealth Ontario will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 20th to discuss the evidence and potential implications of the 6-24 hour treatment window for EVT Title: Dr. Vitor Pereira and Dr. Grant Stotts (moderator) Register for the event at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2081224169819647747. Teleconference Line: 416-443-4589 or 1-866-234-0247 (pin 356129#) The webinar will be recorded to support […]